Wednesday, November 1, 2023 -12:00pm to 1:00pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A Guest speaker Dr. Jean Donham. The mission of public education originally was to educate all citizens to understand their role in a democracy. Public education was intended to support the public good for all. At one time, our schools and teaching professionals were...
4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models where students learn to see themselves as computer scientists....
Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...
Thursdays, Nov 2 - Dec 21, 10 am - 12 pm Location: Room G07 Register online or call 319-356-5220 Instructor: Dr. Hani Elkadi This class will include independent and collaborative training of various techniques of watercolor usage as an art medium that needs no previous experience. The various activities will focus on two main objectives: first,...
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard...
Community Class Offering in THEATRICAL DESIGN & MUSIC Thursdays, October 5th - December 7th rom 7pm - 8pm. Join us at lowa Conservatory! Suitable for ages 15 - 105. We will explore the connections between music and theatrical design by looking into the History of Baroque Theatre, Naturalism, German Expressionism, and the early days...
Thursday, November 2, 2023 -7:30pm to 8:30pm Digital Media Lab Register3 registered Your library has a Cricut Maker 3! Anyone interested in using the Cricut to create paper cut-outs, vinyl stickers, iron-on designs, or other creations is invited to this introductory session. Stacey will walk us through the following: What you can make with a Cricut What the...
Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...
Friday, November 3, 2023 -12:00pm to 1:30pm In-person event + Livestream Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C Each of the International Writing Program's Fall Residencies ends with an "Images of America" panel wherein the writers speak on their time in Iowa and the U.S. more generally, what they saw, what they learned, and what...
Join us for the exciting "Iowa City Downtown District Scavenger Hunt", a thrilling interactive game that will lead you on a unique adventure through the heart of Iowa City's historic downtown district. Gather your team of family and friends and let your smartphone be your guide as you explore the rich history, charming boutiques, and...
11:00am to 12:30pm In-person event + Online other Meeting Room D A program of Iowa City Poetry, IC Speaks seeks to develop and sustain an inclusive, thriving spoken-word poetry community in Iowa City that empowers youth from all backgrounds to speak their truths. Join us Saturdays for a 90 minute generative writing workshop that provides writing/performance examples,...
Saturday, November 4, 2023 -2:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Sydney O'Hare from the African American Museum of Iowa will be here to discuss their Suspended exhibit and the historical events leading up to its content. We'll create art, recommend books titles around the subject and snacks will be provided. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to...
